Los Angeles Mayoral candidates answer questions on local animal welfare issues during this first-of-its-kind forum, featuring Hon. Kevin de León and Hon. Mike Feuer. This forum is brought to you by Los Angeles Democrats for the Protection of Animals, in partnership...
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Finding Cures Faster: Bring the FDA into the 21st Century with Advanced Testing
If the FDA and a bipartisan group in Congress follow through on their promises, the animal testing requirement in medical research could be history, write Dr. Gary Michelson and Aysha Akhtar. By Dr. Gary Michelson and Aysha Akhtar From every sector, the cry is...
Application Period for the 2022 Pet Awards Extended to Friday
The deadline for applications for the 2022 Pet Awards has been extended to this Friday, February 25! The deadline for applications for the 2022 Pet Awards has been extended to this Friday, February 25! These awards are designed to recognize rental...
A Year of Impact in Animal Welfare, Educational Equity, and Setting Priorities for 2022
During a recent all-staff meeting, the Michelson Philanthropies team highlighted the organization’s top 10 moments of significant impact in 2021, and looked ahead to achieving even more in 2022. By Justin Chapman U.S. Senator Cory Booker recently...
The Most Read Stories of 2021: Looking Back on a Year Filled with Challenges and Hope
The Michelson Philanthropies network published more than 230 articles in 2021, far more than in years past. Articles that highlight where our work has had a direct impact were very popular among our readers this year. Here are the top 10 most read stories from each...
Here’s Where You Can Get Your Pet’s Microchip Registered for Free
It’s important to register your pet’s microchip, as it is not a GPS tracking device. Four Places to Register Your Pet's Microchip for Free A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice (12mm) and is implanted beneath your pet’s skin, between the shoulder...
Making Life a Little Less Unfair: The Innovative Work of Dr. Gary Michelson’s Foundations
Michelson Philanthropies is an organizational umbrella overseeing various initiatives and programs, including Michelson 20MM, Michelson Medical Research Foundation, and Michelson Found Animals. By Justin Chapman Veteran journalist Jerry Sullivan recapped the...
Welcome Alternatives to Animal Testing
The FDA Modernization Act of 2021 marks a major milestone in transforming the biomedical sciences to embrace testing platforms that are more innovative and relevant to human health than the animal testing platforms. This article was originally published...
Dr. Michelson in USA Today: Your Pet’s Microchip Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
The use of microchips significantly increases the chance that a lost pet will be returned to its family, reducing euthanasia of unclaimed pets, writes Dr. Gary Michelson. "I want to make pet owners aware that, regardless of what company provided the microchip,...
MFA’s Judy Bellack Discusses Pet-Inclusive Housing on SullivanSays Podcast
By Justin Chapman Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA), together with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), recently released their Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) report, which found that rental housing owner-operators can benefit financially...
Brett Yates Discusses the Pet Care Business on SullivanSays Podcast
On the podcast, Brett Yates highlighted Michelson Found Animals Foundation's focus on animal welfare as a source of social and economic benefit. By Justin Chapman Brett Yates Shares Insights About Pet Care Entrepreneurship with Jerry Sullivan Michelson Found...
Congress Members Cite MFA’s Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative Report in Introducing the ‘Pets Belong with Families Act’
The PIHI report found that the vast majority of rental property owners and operators face restrictions on pets. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Cori Bush (D-MO) cited Michelson Found Animals...